Kia Hihiri Te Reo
Language In Motion
"Ko te reo te mauri o te mana māori".
"The language is the life force of Māori prestige"
Kia Hihiri te Reo – Language in Motion empowers senior ākonga to communicate with growing independence and authenticity in te reo Māori. Designed for NCEA Level 1 learners, this unit shifts beyond supported exchanges into more sustained, purposeful kōrero grounded inte ao o te rangatahi, identity, and lived experience.
Through themes such as hobbies, routines, opinions, feelings, and future intentions, ākonga strengthen their ability to discuss past events, express present states, give instructions, and communicate immediate plans using increasingly spontaneous language patterns.
Learning moves beyond memorised dialogue toward flexible interaction, where students respond, clarify, extend ideas, and uphold tikanga within conversational spaces.
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ACHIEVEMENT OBJECTIVES
At NZC Levels 5 and 6, ākonga develop greater social competence in te reo Māori and begin managing less familiar contexts with increasing independence.
In this unit, learners communicate about past activities and events, describe present and past states and opinions, give and follow instructions, and express immediate plans, hopes, and intentions.
These Achievement Objectives align with Te Puāwaitanga – Achieving Social Competence in Te Reo Māori and prepare ākonga for NCEA Level 1 performance expectations.
🌱 LEVEL 5
5.1 communicate about past activities and events
5.4 describe, compare, and contrast people, places and things.
🌱 LEVEL 6
6.1 give and follow instructions
6.3 communicate about immediate plans, hopes, wishes and intentions
6.4 communicate in formal situations.
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learning outcomes
The learning outcomes describe what ākonga will be able to demonstrate by the end of the unit. They focus on communicative competence, cultural participation, confidence, and relational growth, ensuring learning extends beyond language recall to meaningful application.
By the end of this unit, ākonga will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
Communicate independently about teenage interests, routines, and experiences
Express opinions, feelings, and personal perspectives with clarity in a variety of contexts using simple sentences
Use past, present, and future markers accurately in sustained kōrero over a range of topics
Give and respond to instructions in familiar and semi-formal contexts demonstrating authentic understanding
Participate in respectful, tikanga-grounded conversations with authenticity and values-based perspectives
Demonstrate increasing fluency and conversational flow at the appropriate level for NCEA Level 1
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assessment tasks
This unit includes two internally assessed NCEA Level 1 Achievement Standards (AS92092 and AS92093). Ākonga demonstrate their ability to interact in spoken Māori and communicate ideas, information, and opinions within meaningful, contemporary contexts.
Assessment focuses on sustained communication, organisation of ideas, and growing independence in reo use. Across both tasks, learners are expected to:
participate in authentic spoken interaction
communicate ideas clearly and coherently
refer to past and present experiences
use familiar language patterns accurately enough to ensure meaning
AS92092 | TE KŌRERORERO I NGĀ PĀRONGO, I NGĀ ARIĀ ME NGĀ WHAKAARO
In this assessment, ākonga will take part in an authentic, unrehearsed interaction in spoken te reo Māori with a partner. They will share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions about significant events or experiences from the school year.
Ākonga will refer to past and present experiences, respond to others, and share their perspectives. Through this kōrerorero, they demonstrate their ability to sustain conversation, build on shared ideas, and communicate effectively using familiar language.
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what's included
Designed as a pick-up-and-teach package, this resource supports kaiako to deliver high-quality, kaupapa-rich te reo Māori learning with confidence, clarity, and minimal preparation.
📋 MĀHERE AKO – FULL UNIT PLAN
A comprehensive unit plan aligned to NZC Levels 5–6 and NCEA Level 1, including curriculum mapping, learning outcomes, Ngā Pou Reo integration, and cultural grounding.
📚 LESSON SLIDES & SEQUENCING
Structured lessons that extend foundational grammar into sustained communication, with modelling, guided practice, and independent application.
🎯 INTEGRATED LANGUAGE MODES
Balanced development across whakarongo, kōrero, tuhituhi, pānui, mātakitaki, and whakaatu to support NCEA assessment readiness.
🧩 INTERACTIVE & CONVERSATIONAL TASKS
Teenage-relevant activities focused on opinion sharing, debate, storytelling, and everyday scenarios that strengthen fluency.
📊 NCEA-ALIGNED ASSESSMENT TASKS & RUBRICS
Clear marking criteria aligned with NZC Levels 5–6 and Ngā Pou Reo, supporting consistent and fair assessment.
📝 EVALUATION & REFLECTION TOOLS
Pre-unit diagnostics, weekly reflection structures, and post-unit evaluation templates to support data-informed teaching.
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